Can certain approved supplies for Aira Fitness only be available from one source?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Approved Supplies and Suppliers.
We will furnish to you from time to time lists of approved supplies or approved suppliers.
You must only use approved equipment, products, fixtures, signs, advertising materials, trademarked items and other items (collectively, "approved supplies") in the Aira Fitness Business as listed in the approved supplies and approved suppliers lists, as we may amend from time to time.
Although we do not do so for every item, we have the right to approve the manufacturer of approved supplies.
You acknowledge and agree that certain approved supplies may only be available from one source, and we or our affiliates may be that source.
You will pay the then-current price in effect for approved supplies you purchase from us or our affiliates.
All inventories, products, operating forms, materials and other items and supplies used in the operation of the Aira Fitness Business must be purchased from approved suppliers and any items not included on the approved supplies or approved suppliers list must conform to the specifications and standards we establish from time to time.
ALTHOUGH APPROVED BY US, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AND ANY REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS), SUPPLIES, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS OR OTHER APPROVED ITEMS.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, certain approved supplies may only be available from a single source, which could be Aira Fitness or its affiliates. Franchisees are required to use only approved equipment, products, fixtures, signs, advertising materials, trademarked items, and other items listed as approved supplies. These supplies must be purchased from approved suppliers, and any items not on the approved list must conform to Aira Fitness's specifications and standards.
This requirement ensures uniformity and quality control across all Aira Fitness locations. However, it also means that franchisees may not have the flexibility to shop around for the best prices on certain items. They are obligated to purchase from the designated source, even if it is more expensive than other options.
Furthermore, Aira Fitness disclaims all warranties on approved items, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, even if they or their affiliates are the supplier. This means that franchisees bear the risk of any defects or issues with the approved supplies, equipment, or other items they purchase. Prospective franchisees should consider these factors when evaluating the potential costs and risks of investing in an Aira Fitness franchise.